1. An action plan is a written document that outlines goals, objectives, actions, resources, and timeline to accomplish goals over a specified period. 2. Developing an action plan helps organize work, stay focused, prioritize tasks, and avoid procrastination. It also allows for evaluating progress and making adjustments. 3. Key components of an action plan include objectives, specific actions to achieve objectives with deadlines, required resources, and methodology for monitoring progress and revising the plan.

1. SET YOUR GOALS AND TAKE ACTION Elaine Estefan February 18, 2009

2. CONTENT Introduction What’s an action plan? Why do we need an action plan? How do we write an action plan? Guides to your Alianza Action Plan First steps Bibliography

3. Introduction: Business Plan: 1. Vision 2. Dreams 3. Goals 4. Action Plan 5. Action

4. What’s an action plan? An action plan is a written summary of what you are going to accomplish in your business in a specified period of time What Why How When

5. Why do we need an action plan? Develop and maintain a clear vision of what you are going to do and what outcomes you expect A well-composed action plan will help you to organize your work effectively and stay focused

6. An action plan helps us to establish priorities Then we can organize, plan, act, evaluate and correct those situations that affect our efficiency and competitiveness The analysis of the action plan lets us have accurate information in order to make future decisions

7. An action plan also …. Helps with time management Minimizes procrastination

8. Another benefit of having an action plan… Avoid Burnout Remember…external factors in themselves are not as important as your attitude, how you interpret these factors, and what actions you take in response

9. EXERCISE 1- “A crazy day without … objectives” Write a short story of a “crazy” day in the life of an imaginary director of one of the Centers (5 min.) Share the story with the rest of the groups What happened? Why? What can be done to avoid this kind of situation?

10. How to write an action plan Objectives Actions Resources Methodology

11. 1. Objectives Determine your objectives (what I want, what I expect, what I work for) Clarify your objectives by making them measurable, clear, and concise Determine and establish priorities

12. 2. Actions In order to achieve the objectives, what do I need to do and when am I going to do it? Compose a list of actions Analyze them and group them by categories Assign them a priority Reflect them in a clear “to do” list Establish deadlines

13. 3. Resources Specify the resources you will need Determine who is responsible for each task Determine what constraints/problems you may encounter

14. 4. Methodology Establish a schedule for revision Compare advance against pre-established objectives Analyze deviations and plan/take corrective actions Revise your action plan anytime there is a significant change in the local market if there is an important change in the business if you obtain new, relevant information

15. Guideline for your Alianza Action Plan Academic Teachers Students Following the Academic Program Following the Syllabi Administrative Logistic Publicity Web Site Cultural

16. EXERCISE 3: Individually, select one objective for your Alianza Write it down (Is it concise, clear, measurable?). Now also write down: Why is this a priority? What actions will you take to accomplish it? Remember to include deadlines What resources will you need? How will you follow it up/evaluate your success? Share your work with your group

17. THANK YOU!!! “ Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Henry Ford

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